Sewing & Knitting Archives - Six Mignons
A floaty version of the B6018 vintage dress
After my first version of the B6018 pattern in a quite stiff silk dupion, I was keen to try and sew a second, more floaty version. Here it is! I fully reviewed the B6918 pattern (which I adore), as well as explained in details how to make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) in a previous […]
Read MoreWelcome to my new sewing room
After a long absence (nearly a year…), I am back to my beloved blog. Lots of changes, most importantly … a new sewing room! So if you are after fresh sewing room ideas, read on. Why away so long? Well, a lot happened in a year! We finished building a house and moved in, which […]
Read MoreSewing the B6018 vintage dress pattern
Very much like my recent Joan wiggle dress, this one had a long gestation period… In this article, I review in details the B6048 vintage dress pattern. This includes talking about the three details I adore about this dress; and the many positives and very few negatives of this pattern. I also explain how I […]
Read MoreSewing the Joan Wiggle Dress by Charm Patterns
After eying this pattern for far too long, I have finally taken the plunge and sewn it. In this article, I review in details the Joan Wiggle Dress pattern by Charm Patterns. I tell you where to find it. And I give you my opinion on the best fabrics to use for this dress. But […]
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